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Fundamentals of Construction Intro Review
Fundamentals of Construction Intro Review
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Course introduction
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This session has been...
Fairly interesting
Good way to mix up lectures
I prefer the normal lecture style
A complete waste of time
2
What is the most important thing to consider on a construction project?
Quality of the construction
Planning and scheduling
Payment Terms & Contract
Health & Safety
3
How is a replacement pile constructed?
Hammering a precast pile into the soil
Replacing concrete with steel
Using an excavator bucket
Using a CFA to dig out the pile & fill with concrete
4
What will you learn while studying the Fundamentals of Construction?
How to be a construction manager
Obviously - The Fundamentals of Construction!
Construction basics
Pricing and planning for construction
5
How many online tests are there?
10
8
9
12
6
We will be covering Domestic Construction methods, what does this mean?
High Rise buildings
Apartments
House construction
Airports
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Where does steel reinforcement go within a foundation?
On the top
In the middle
On both sides
Along the bottom
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One of the most important parts of a building is...
Walls
Foundations
Windows
Roof
9
Fundamentals is the biggest module in 1st year, if I fail it, will I have to repeat?
Probably
More than likely yes!
How can I be a good QS/CM if I don't know the basics?
That's a bit harsh!!
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How can you tell if the foundations of a building have failed due to settlement?
No way to tell as they are underground!
House has vanished underground!
Cracks showing in the brick/external walls
Roof has fallen off
11
2 main types of insulation are...
Inside and outside
Hot and cold
Wet and dry
Rigid and compressible
12
Which is the best way to communicate with tutors formally using IT?
Twitter
Email
Facebook
NOW
13
Where does the DPC go?
Under the floor to prevent rising damp
In the courses of a wall to prevent rising damp
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What is a strip foundation?
Wide excavation to spread the load
Driven precast concrete into the ground
Very deep foundation to the bedrock
Long thin strip beneath load-bearing walls
15
What is the best way to ensure a good mark in this module?
Attending all lectures, workshops & labs
Leave it until the last minute obviously!
Google, ChatGPT & copying others
Start early & week-by-week work.
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What does CAD stand for?
Computer Aided Design
Common Architectural Defects
Construction and Design
Construction Area Demolition
17
What colour are Fire Exit signs?
Red
Yellow
Green
Blue
18
What is stronger: Steel or Concrete?
Concrete
This feels like a trick question...
Steel
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I will learn everything I need to know just from the lectures
No
Yes
I have to read some things on my own???
Wikipedia knows best!
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All the lectures are posted online so I don't need to attend
False
True
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What does PPE stand for?
Polypropylene Exhausts
Plaster Practice Exams
Property Procurement & Excavation
Personal Protection Equipment
